Forest Service Fire Info: 307-739-5500 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday	Continuing News: Wild Fires Current information on wild fires near Pinedale, Wyoming, the western Wind River Mountains, the Wyoming Range, and the southern portion of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Partial campfire restrictions are in effect BTNF Fire Restrictions	Fire Page sponsored by: Triple Peak Lodge
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More Current Fire Information: The Divide Fire in the Bridger Wilderness near Divide Lake doubled in size today from 300 to 600 acres. Forest Service officials are still pleased with the fire's progress, but the growth of the fire has prompted new trail and area closures. The fire is being managed as a wildland fire for resource benefit. The column of smoke was clearly visible today from Pinedale. Objectives are to keep the fire from spreading outside of the wilderness boundaries. The fire continues to advance to the north and east in a naturally occuring burn. The fire is moving steadily east and is expected to reach Lower Sylvan Lakes and head north tonight. The burn is spotty, mostly on the ground with occasional torching and spotting. CLOSURES Camping Closures: Lakes closed to camping within the closure area include Toboggan Lakes, Little Divide Lake, Divide Lake, Three Elk Lake, Pine Island Lakes, Monroe Lake, Knob Lakes, Moose Lake, Lightning Lakes, Full Moon Lake, Junction Lake, Sandpoint Lake, Bob's Lake, Dream Lake, South Fork Lake, Raid Lake, Cross Lake, Crescent Lake, Upper & Lower Sylvan Lakes, Warbonnet Lake, and Star Lake. Trail Closures: The entire Scab Creek Trail #110 from the Scab Creek Trailhead to Cross Lake The Lowline Trail #095 from Little Divide Lake to Wolf Lake. The entire Sage Basin Trail #109 from Scab Creek Trailhead to its junction with Scab Creek Trail, south of Crescent Lake. The Highline Trail #094 from Full Moon Lake/Junction Lake south to Upper Silver Lakes. The entire Sylvan Lakes Trail #162. The entire Silver Lakes Trail #108. The Fremont Trail #096 (Continental Divide Trail) remains open to through traffic, but is subject to closure at any time pending fire activity. The Divide Fire is located inside the Bridger Wilderness, approximately 4.5 miles east of Scab Creek Trailhead, in the vicinity of Divide, Monroe, Knob, Moose and Lower Sylvan Lakes. The fire is burning in heavy lodgepole pine timber and is being managed as a wildland fire for resource benefit. This fire will help remove the buildup of dead rotting trees on the ground and create a mosaic of vegetation that will ultimately benefit wildlife and reduce larger fires that often sweep through uniform aged forests. The forest in this area has a large build-up of downed trees, snags and ladder fuels that lead to higher fire risk if allowed to continue to accumulate. While providing for increased resource benefits, this type of fire management action will limit the cost of the Divide Fire to approximately 30% of its potential suppression expense. There are no immediate risks to structures with this fire at this time. Although helicopters are occasionally being used to monitor this fire, horses are being used to pack in food and supplies to fire monitors and wilderness rangers. See our earlier update archive for aerial pictures of this fire. Note the new fire closure map for a perimeter of the new expanded closure area. Trail closure status can change daily, so if you are planning on going into this area, check with the Forest Service before you head out for the latest updates and advisories. Current information can be obtained by checking with the Pinedale Ranger District office, 307-367-4326, or stopping by the District office. Check the Bridger Teton fire page and Teton Fires web sites for current press releases about fire conditions. Please be very careful with cigarettes when outdoors and remember that campfires are allowed ONLY in designated campgrounds. The weather in the high country is subject to wide variations in temperature this time of year. Be sure to bring clothing to layer for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and a sleeping bag rated for colder nighttime temperatures. Bridger-Teton National Forest fire press updates Teton Fires web site: www.tetonfires.com    Fire restrictions are in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Sublette County. No campfires except in developed campgrounds. Fire Restrictions BTNF Fire Restrictions	Fire Page Sponsor
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CURRENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS Bridger-Teton National Forest: Partial fire restrictions are in effect on the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Back country users are reminded that campfires are not allowed above timberline in the wilderness at any time. Fireworks are prohibited at all times. Restrictions Sublette County County-wide fire restrictions are in effect. Lighting fireworks is prohibited within Sublette County. BLM: Fire restrictions began July 4th. No open fires except within developed recreation sites. Regulations regarding smoking, operating a chain saw, and welder are in effect. No fireworks. State: Restrictions went into effect on State lands on June 11th. No open fires, barbecue grills or fireworks on any lands or facilities administered by the Game and Fish Department.

Links to earlier Fire Info: August 14, 2002 (Divide Fire pictures) August 9, 2002 (Divide Fire pictures) August 7, 2002 August 4, 2002 July 27, 2002 July 24, 2002 (More Mule fire pictures) July 22, 2002 July 21, 2002 (Mule fire pictures) July 19, 2002 (Mule fire pictures) July 18, 2002 July 17, 2002 July 16, 2002 July 15, 2002 July 14, 2002 July 13, 2002 July 6, 2002 July 5, 2002 July 4, 2002 July 3, 2002 July 2, 2002 July 1, 2002 June 30, 2002 June 29, 2002 2001 Fire Updates 2000 Fire Updates For More Info on the Web Teton Fires Bridger-Teton National Forest National Interagency Fire Center NIFC NIFC Wildland Fire Map Where to get more information: Bridger-Teton NF Fire Info Mary Lendman or Jason Anderson 307-739-5542 or 307-739-5564 Pinedale Ranger District, BTNF 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District, BTNF 307-276-3375

Where to report fires: Sublette County Sheriff's Office 911 or 307-367-4378 Pinedale Ranger District 307-367-4326 Big Piney Ranger District 307-276-3375 BTNF Supervisor's Office (Jackson) 307-739-5500 Teton Fire Dispatch (Grand Teton Park in Moose) 307-739-3630 307-739-3300 Callers are reminded that if they are using a cell phone, they may not get a local office when they dial 911. The best place to call for area fires is either the local Sheriff's office or the Bridger-Teton Fire Office. Be prepared to give a location of the smoke, your name, where you are calling from, and how they can get ahold of you again for more information if needed.